2008 CMA Awards show

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2008 CMA Awards show

Pictures from the 2008 Country Music Association Awards show.

Brad Paisley and Keith Urban perform "Start a Band" to open the 42nd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 12, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn.

Taylor Swift performs during the show.

Miranda Lambert performs.

Jason Aldean performs.

The Eagles perform Wednesday night.

Charles Kelley (from left), Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of the band Lady Antebellum accept the New Artist of the Year award.

George Strait performs "River of Love."

Martina McBride performs.

Carrie Underwood accepts the Female Vocalist of the Year award.

Kenny Chesney accepts the entertainer of the year award.

Rapper Lil Wayne (right) joins Kid Rock onstage.

Actress Reese Witherspoon presents the male vocalist of the year award, won by Brad Paisley.

Paisley does double duty, also hosting the show with fellow nominee Carrie Underwood.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles accepts the award for song of the year for her duo's hit "Stay."

Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus present the Song of the Year award.

Singer Kellie Pickler performs "Best Days of Your Life" during the show.

Alan Jackson sings his hit "Good Time."

Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, who are costarring in the upcoming movie, "Australia," present the night's first award.

Rodney Atkins performs.

Gary LeVox (from left), Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney of the band Rascal Flatts accept the Vocal Group of the Year award.

Kristian Bush (left) and Jennifer Nettles of the band Sugarland accept the Vocal Duo of the Year award.

Darius Rucker performs during the show.

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Brad Paisley and Keith Urban perform "Start a Band" to open the 42nd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 12, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn.

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